Tingling in the face | Can tingling indicate a circulatory problem?

Tingling in the face A tingling sensation in the face is not typical for a circulatory disorder. Here, damage to the facial nerves is often the cause of a tingling sensation or pain. Furthermore, burns and frostbite can also lead to such sensations. More rarely, multiple sclerosis can be the cause. Another rare cause of … Tingling in the face | Can tingling indicate a circulatory problem?

Spinal canal

Anatomy The spinal canal is also called the spinal cord canal or spinal canal. It is formed by the foramina vertebralis of the vertebral bodies of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine as well as the sacrum, and in it is the spinal cord, which is protected by meninges. The canal is bounded to the … Spinal canal

Function | Spinal canal

Function The most important function of the spinal canal is to protect the spinal cord. The spinal cord is the connection from the brain to all organs, muscles, etc. and if it does not function properly, paralysis, organ failure or other limitations occur, so its protection is very important. A particularly dreaded complication of spinal … Function | Spinal canal

Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine

Introduction Spinal stenosis is a usually painful consequence of underlying (“degenerative”) changes in the spine. All people suffer from degenerative changes in various structures of the body in the course of their lives. This results in bony attachments (osteophytic attachments), arthrosis-like changes in the intervertebral joints and degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs. These processes … Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine

Symptoms | Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine

Symptoms The symptoms of spinal stenosis of the cervical spine differ from those of spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine. Typical symptoms are pain in the neck and arms, as well as sensation in the extremities. This can be, for example, a burning or tingling sensation, but also numbness. The fine motor skills of the … Symptoms | Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine

Therapy | Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine

Therapy Spinal canal stenoses can be treated both surgically and conservatively, i.e. non-surgically, by physiotherapy and other treatment options. In case of spinal canal stenosis, various therapeutic approaches are available in order to achieve an alleviation of the symptoms for those affected. First of all, all conservative measures are exhausted before a surgical intervention is … Therapy | Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine

Prognosis | Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine

Prognosis The prognosis of spinal stenosis depends on the extent of the existing symptoms and complaints. Patients with mild symptoms and less pronounced changes in the spine can already benefit greatly from conservative therapy. By contrast, patients with paralysis or pain that has already existed for years can usually only be treated surgically. However, even … Prognosis | Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine

The chronic pain syndrome

Definition The chronic pain syndrome is generally understood to be a painful condition that lasts longer than six months. It is important to distinguish acute pain from chronic pain. The acute pain lasts only for a short time and is linked to a pain event. Acute pain occurs, for example, when one is injured, but … The chronic pain syndrome

Accompanying factors | The chronic pain syndrome

Accompanying factors In addition to the main symptom of pain, other accompanying symptoms can also occur. Exhaustion and tiredness are not untypical for this disease. Furthermore, the persistent pain can in some cases cause nausea and even vomiting. Psychological accompanying symptoms play an important role in chronic pain syndrome. Often anxiety disorders, depression or somatoform … Accompanying factors | The chronic pain syndrome

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome | The chronic pain syndrome

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome Chronic pelvic pain syndrome describes a disorder characterized by prolonged pain in the pelvic region and lower back. The disease occurs more frequently in men after the age of 50 and formally belongs to the clinical picture of bacterial prostate inflammation (prostatitis), even if the cause of chronic pelvic pain syndrome … Chronic pelvic pain syndrome | The chronic pain syndrome